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Mighty Vaporizer Review: The Ultimate Portable

Mighty Vaporizer Review: The Ultimate Portable
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Mighty is the strongest portable I’ve tested, producing thick vapor clouds with double the battery of Crafty, its little brother.

For 6 years the Mighty remains my daily vaporizer at home for many years now. I’m on my 2nd device after returning an early model (via warranty exchange) that developed charging issues after a few years use. Despite some cleaning and maintenance needs, I stand by the Mighty as the best portable vaporizer in 2025.

Son of a Volcano

Since 2000, the Volcano has been the king of vaporizers, made by German engineering company Storz & Bickel and known for high quality. My expectations were high going into this review, and I could tell right away this vape was impressively built to be like a Volcano in your pocket. No vape is easier to use, turn on with 1 button, turn up temperature with up and down buttons. That’s it. Half-twist the mouth piece off to load and unload. Beautifully simple to use.

The image shows a Storz & Bickel Mighty+ vaporizer against a light beige background. The device is black with a prominent ribbed cooling unit at the top and a digital display screen at the bottom. The screen shows the set temperature and the current temperature, both at 180°C, along with a battery level indicator. Below the screen, the word "Mighty" is visible. A mouthpiece is attached to the top of the cooling unit, angled slightly to the left. The overall design is robust and functional.

Mighty is a medium-sized portable vape with an industrial look — people might mistake it for a car or motorcycle part. Its design and shape is like a heat sink that helps dissipate the heat, so Mighty is only warm to the touch, never hot, even at max temp.

Holding Mighty in your hand is no different, it feels solid — its industrial-grade plastic is a good shape and feels like a well-made electronic device. I like holding it better than Crafty when I’m at home relaxing, it feels more substantial and is easier to adjust for different cannabinoid effects.

The Good

  • Powerful, like desktop-grade clouds
  • Huge herb oven chamber
  • Built from quality parts
  • Auto-shutoff after 1 min conserves battery
  • Fully adjustable temperatures
  • 2 year warranty

The Bad

  • Doesn't charge via USB like Crafty
  • Isn't as portable/stealthy as Crafty
  • Auto-shutoff can be annoying when trying to enjoy a slow session
  • Regular use requires some maintenance cleaning the mouth piece every so often

How to Use Mighty

The image shows a pair of hands interacting with the cooling unit of a Storz & Bickel Mighty+ vaporizer. One hand holds the main black body of the device, while the other hand is either attaching or detaching the black ribbed cooling unit from the top. The connection mechanism between the two parts is visible. The background is a blurry white, focusing attention on the vaporizer and the hands manipulating its component.

Twist the mouth piece off to reveal the convection bowl.

The image shows a Storz & Bickel Filling Aid being used with a Mighty+ vaporizer. The orange, funnel-shaped Filling Aid is placed over the loading chamber of the black vaporizer (partially visible at the bottom). Inside the Filling Aid, there is a quantity of finely ground cannabis. A finger is shown gently pushing the ground material down into the filling chamber. The background is white, highlighting the process of loading the vaporizer.

Fill the bowl with a fine grind using the included orange loader. It’s a decent storage container, too. A useful tool, included in the box. Nice touch!

The image shows a close-up of the loading chamber of a Storz & Bickel Mighty+ vaporizer, held by a hand. The chamber is circular with a fine metal screen at the bottom and contains finely ground cannabis that appears slightly green and brown. It is surrounded by a tan-colored ring and a blue silicone gasket, all set within a black plastic housing. The hand is holding the device, presenting the filled loading chamber, ready for use. Part of an orange Filling Aid is visible in the blurry background on the right. The background is otherwise white, keeping the focus on the vaporizer's loading area and its contents.

Perfect every time. Use the loader to pack without spills.

The image shows a close-up of a hand pressing the orange power button on a Storz & Bickel Mighty+ vaporizer. The device's digital display screen is visible, showing the set temperature at 184°C and the current temperature at 196°C. A battery level indicator with five full bars is also displayed. To the left and right of the screen are gray arrow buttons, likely used to adjust the temperature settings. The word "Mighty" is visible below the screen. The background is a blurry white, focusing attention on the operation and display of the vaporizer.

Press the power button. Mighty vibrates when turning on, off or reaching a set temperature.

The image shows a close-up of two hands adjusting the temperature settings on a Storz & Bickel Mighty+ vaporizer. The digital display screen is illuminated, showing the set temperature at 267°F and the current temperature at 387°F. A battery level indicator with five blue bars is also visible. The thumbs of both hands are pressing the gray arrow buttons located on either side of the screen, presumably to increase or decrease the desired temperature. The word "Mighty" is visible below the display. The background is a blurry white, focusing entirely on the interaction with the vaporizer's controls.

Press both temp buttons to switch between fahrenheit and celsius on the LCD display. (The numbers look great in person, but my camera didn’t capture how clear it looks.)

The image shows a hand holding a Storz & Bickel Mighty+ vaporizer against a plain white background. The black device is held upright, showcasing its ribbed cooling unit at the top, the digital display screen at the bottom, and the attached mouthpiece angled slightly to the right. The screen is illuminated, displaying the set temperature at 385°F and the current temperature at 387°F, along with a full battery indicator. The word "Mighty" is visible below the screen. The hand is holding the vaporizer firmly, presenting it for view.

Now you’re ready to medicate. I find somewhere between 360-390°F a good temperature to vaporize high-end medical cannabis from San Francisco dispensaries. I’m really enjoying 375°F for Indica dominant strains like Afghani Grandaddy (21.9% THC, .5% CDB, .2% CBN). And a little higher at 385°F for Girl Scout Cookies (9% THC, 6.13% CDB, 1% CBN). These are excellent for the anti-inflammatory effects and help ease my Crohn’s symptoms.

The image shows a person using a Storz & Bickel Mighty+ vaporizer. The black device is held in their hand, and the mouthpiece is placed to their lips. A small wisp of vapor is visible near the mouthpiece. The digital display screen on the vaporizer is illuminated, showing the set temperature at 187°C and the current temperature at 191°C, along with a battery level indicator showing almost a full charge. Only a portion of the person's face, including their mouth and some facial hair, is visible on the left. The background is a blurry beige, focusing attention on the act of using the vaporizer.

Inhale slowly but you’ll notice right away the air flow is nice and open compared to most other portables. Some portables require suction like a thick smoothie or milkshake—not Mighty.

The image shows a close-up, top-down view of the loading chamber of a Storz & Bickel Mighty+ vaporizer, held by a hand. The circular chamber, surrounded by a tan ring and a blue silicone gasket within a black plastic housing, is filled with finely ground, brownish plant material, consistent with already vaporized cannabis (AVB). The hand is holding the device, presenting the used contents of the heating chamber. The background is a plain white, ensuring the focus remains on the vaporizer's loading area and the AVB.

My session is about 2 minutes long and the bowl looks mostly toasted. I didn’t even stir! That’s the sign of a good quality heating element that evenly distributes the bowl temperature.

The image shows a small pile of a brown, somewhat sticky and resinous substance with some small particulate matter mixed in. Based on the visual characteristics, this is likely propolis.

Well-vaporized my friends.
How it Rated: 97%
I’ve seen bigger cell phones than Mighty, so if size isn’t too big of a concern get it over Crafty and enjoy double the battery life and faster warm-up times. Meet the ultimate portable.
Value (9/10) You could waste a lot of money on sub $200 vaporizers that break after a year of regular use, especially portables. Yes, $350 makes Mighty the most expensive portable, but it’s also the most powerful portable with a great battery life.
Ease of Use (10/10) One-button for on/off; two temperature buttons for up and down make it easy to change temps. Power adapter charging is convenient because you can use Mighty plugged in even when it’s below 25% battery life (Crafty requires more juice).
Design (10/10) The design is industrial and bold... Only minor issue is Mighty doesn’t stand up by itself like Crafty, so loading it requires two hands.
Durability (10/10) I wouldn’t recommend dropping it, since it has some electronics inside, but overall the durability of this is something I come to expect with all of Storz & Bickel’s products.
Setup (10/10) 1) Unscrew the mouthpiece and load the bowl. 2) Push the on button on Mighty and wait about 1 minute for warm up. 3) Medicate.
Loading (10/10) The twist-off top makes it super fast and easy to load the bowl. The included herb loader helps a lot, but you could also use a small tube to quickly load your herbs without much fuss.
Hits (10/10) Unmatched for a portable. Mighty hits harder because it has more power and feels more accessible with the controls right there.
Clean-up (10/10) Turn upside-down and the bowl empties with a light tap. Sometimes you’ll need to use the included brush. It’s a nice wooden brush with soft bristles.
Efficiency (10/10) Some vaporizers work better with a smaller load, but that’s easily fixed by adding the oil pad to fill the space.
Maintenance (10/10) Regular use requires regular cleaning, especially inside the top mouthpiece. Use ISO alcohol according to the manual.

Stop Watch Times

  • Warming up to 370°F temp: less than 70 seconds
  • Increasing to max temp (410°F): 12 seconds
  • Big hits can draw temperature down: -5 or -10 degrees

The Downsides

Mighty is the top of the line portable for medical and heavy cannabis users, so it’s a little large in size because of the good battery life and fast heating element. It can be tucked into a large sweatshirt sleeve to be concealed, but it’s definitely on the large side for a portable. If being stealthy is a requirement, get a Crafty. No USB charging on the Mighty is a minor miss, however the battery draws too much energy.

Crafty Mighty
Versatility
Crafty (winner)
Crafty is so small and portable, it’s easier to conceal in one hand or inside a sweatshirt sleeve. You can do this with Mighty too, but it’s harder unless you have big hands.		 Value
Mighty (winner)
Mighty is only $70 more and you get double the battery life and can use while plugged in at any % battery life (Crafty requires above 25% battery life to use when plugged in).
Battery
Mighty (winner)
Double the battery life (90 min) while not even close to double the size.
Heavy/Daily/Medical Use
Mighty (winner)
For heavy regular use you’ll probably want to use plugged in below 25% life. And if you switch strains a lot and change temperatures often the Mighty makes that much easier.

The Stats

  • Can vaporize both dry herb cannabis flower and oils/waxes/concentrates
  • The most powerful portable I have tested in 10 years
  • Two button (up/down) easy temperature controls (104-410°F default)
  • 3 year warranty for repairs and replacements
  • Dimensions: 4.3 inches tall, 1.3 inches wide, ⅞ 1.3 inches long • weighs less than .3 pounds

The Bottom Line

Mighty is the best choice if you want all the power available in a portable vaporizer. It’s by far the easiest to use of any portable we’ve tested, basically foolproof. The grinder and loading tool included are really nice additions, things I miss when using other devices. Get Crafty if you want something more pocket sized and stealthy. $350 makes Mighty the most expensive portable around, and if you read from the beginning, you understand why it’s worth it.

About my Mighty vaporizer review

You made it to the end—thank you! I worked hard to make this Mighty vaporizer review the best on the internet through careful research, taking helpful photos and lots of personal hands-on testing over months of regular medical marijuana use. If you like my work, consider buying from my referral link so I can keep this site going. My referral  partner has top-notch online customer service and I’ve recommended shopping with them for years. Plus they are an authorized dealer for Storz & Bickel so you get a legit warranty.—Vape-Nation

    FAQ

    The Mighty and Crafty vaporizers both come from the renowned Storz & Bickel, but they are designed to meet different user preferences. The Mighty is larger, which allows for a bigger herb chamber and double the battery life compared to the Crafty. It delivers thicker vapor clouds and is ideal for home or heavy-use sessions, while the Crafty is more portable and discreet, making it a better option for on-the-go use. Despite being smaller, the Crafty is still powerful but doesn’t match the Mighty in terms of vapor density and battery longevity. Both vaporizers feature easy-to-use controls, but the Mighty offers more flexibility with temperature control and can be used while plugged in at any battery level, whereas the Crafty requires a minimum battery level of 25% for this.

    Using the Mighty vaporizer is intuitive and straightforward. To begin, twist off the mouthpiece to reveal the herb chamber. You can then load the chamber with finely ground cannabis using the included orange loader tool. Once loaded, press the power button, and the device will vibrate to signal that it's turning on. Adjust the temperature using the up and down buttons, with a range from 104°F to 410°F, depending on your preferred vaping experience. Once the device reaches your desired temperature, the Mighty will vibrate again to let you know it’s ready. Inhale slowly, and enjoy the smooth vapor. Regular cleaning of the mouthpiece is recommended to maintain optimal performance.

    The Mighty vaporizer is often considered one of the best portable vaporizers available, especially for those who prioritize performance over size. While it’s priced higher than many other portable vaporizers at $350, the extra cost is justified by its powerful performance, long battery life, and ease of use. It provides desktop-quality vapor with a battery life that can last up to 90 minutes, making it an excellent choice for heavy users. The design is robust, and the vapor production is unmatched in the portable category. If you want reliability, superb vapor quality, and an efficient device for daily use, the Mighty is definitely worth the investment.

    The Mighty has one of the longest-lasting batteries in the portable vaporizer market. On a full charge, it can provide up to 90 minutes of continuous use. This is significantly longer than most other portable vaporizers, which tend to last only about 30-45 minutes per charge. The battery life is a significant advantage for users who require a longer session or don’t want to constantly recharge their device. Additionally, the Mighty can be used while plugged in, which is perfect for long sessions when the battery is low. This ensures that you never have to worry about running out of battery during a session.

    The Mighty is relatively low maintenance, but it does require some regular cleaning to keep it performing at its best. The mouthpiece and herb chamber need to be cleaned periodically, as resin and particles can build up over time. It’s recommended that the mouthpiece be cleaned with a small brush, which is included in the package. Additionally, the chamber should be emptied and cleaned after every session, and you may need to use isopropyl alcohol to clean stubborn residue from the device’s components. Regular maintenance will ensure that the Mighty continues to function efficiently and provides excellent vapor quality for years to come.

    Yes, one of the great features of the Mighty vaporizer is that it can be used while plugged in, even if the battery is low. Unlike the Crafty, which requires a battery level of at least 25% to be used while charging, the Mighty allows you to continue your session without interruption as long as it is plugged into a power source. This is a huge advantage for users who prefer long sessions or don’t want to worry about battery life cutting their experience short. It’s beneficial for home users who can keep the device plugged in for uninterrupted vaporization.

    The Mighty delivers a stronger vapor output and more consistent hits compared to the Crafty, thanks to its larger size, bigger herb chamber, and more powerful heating element. The vapor is smooth, rich, and dense, making it a favorite for users who prioritize cloud production and potency. The Crafty, while still excellent in terms of vapor quality, tends to produce lighter clouds and may require more effort to draw compared to the Mighty. Both vaporizers utilize convection heating, which ensures that the herbs are evenly vaporized, but the Mighty is generally better for those looking for a more intense and robust vapor experience.

    The Mighty vaporizer comes with a three-year warranty, which is a significant advantage for users concerned about the longevity of their device. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, providing peace of mind for users who invest in this premium device. If you experience any issues with the device during the warranty period, you can have it repaired or replaced through Storz & Bickel’s authorized service centers. This warranty is one of the best in the industry and reflects the brand’s confidence in the durability and quality of its products.

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